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BMW 320

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

LS17 HFWMOT history

LS17 HFW is a black diesel BMW 320 first used on 30 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 171,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
171,443 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS17 HFW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
320
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
30 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS17 HFW was last recorded at 171,443 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 5,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,270 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,173 miles
Average per year
12,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,443 miles
  • 2025 – 166,270 miles
  • 2024 – 157,925 miles
  • 2023 – 145,393 miles
  • 2022 – 133,943 miles
  • 2021 – 111,537 miles
  • 2020 – 91,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,443 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged
  • AdvisoryUnder trays

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,443 miles (+5,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    171,443 miles
    Test number
    594991550483
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder trays
  2. Pass166,270 miles (+8,345)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    166,270 miles
    Test number
    477569092425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass157,925 miles (+12,532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    157,925 miles
    Test number
    468242732608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +Worn close to legal limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass145,393 miles (+11,450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    145,393 miles
    Test number
    506852038445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper has damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp slightly damaged
  5. Pass133,943 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    133,943 miles
    Test number
    229836972453
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp smashed
  6. Fail133,943 miles (+22,406)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,943 miles
    Test number
    482076932986
    • MajorEmission control equipment obviously defective egr cooler gasket leaking to mixing tube (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp smashed
  7. Pass111,537 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    111,537 miles
    Test number
    794818051890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Fail111,535 miles (+19,873)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,535 miles
    Test number
    514436518717
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass91,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,662 miles
    Test number
    532443154656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail91,662 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,662 miles
    Test number
    433151998306
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Questions about LS17 HFW

Does LS17 HFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS17 HFW is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS17 HFW?
The MOT on LS17 HFW is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS17 HFW done?
LS17 HFW was recorded at 171,443 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 12,374 miles a year.
Has LS17 HFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS17 HFW has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LS17 HFW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS17 HFW find?
LS17 HFW passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forward most; nearside rear lamp lens damaged; under trays.

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